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How do i overcome a phobia of anaphylaxis (foods)? afraid to eat everything & afraid to get swollen tongue.have no allergies whatsoeverr! please help

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Dr. Alessandra Bertolucci answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

How happened: You might try to understand why, how you developed this fear. Who do you know or heard of such a reaction. The fact that you have no allergy makes unlikely a anaphylactic reaction.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Carlos Satulovsky answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ok: Anaphylactic reactions, even when they are very serious, are not so common to (approved/commercialized) products. The list of the most allergenic foods in the market is pretty short. I would suggest you (besides talking about this with your dr, in therapy and consulting a psychiatrist), to use this careful, conscious approach to select carefully healthy, natural foods, protect your health.

Answered 4/30/2013

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